Recreation Committee Minutes
January 30, 2013
3:00 pm
Members Present: Janice Bolt, Dave(Debbie) Foraker, Christine Kennedy, Enid Nolan, Marc Theriault, Dimi Walters
*Survey Review
- The top priorities determined were : attending concerts/plays/museums; exercise; movies (both in club house and at theaters); walking; book club.
- Implementation roles: Dave is going to check on cost of buses to plays/museums out of the immediate area. Janice is going to check on upcoming shows at Straz, symphony, Ocelo, Fl Studio cabaret, Van Wezel Sarasota Players, FSC, Dali and Art Museum. Christine walks at 7:15 most mornings and welcomes all takers. She also can lead water aerobics following the walks. Peg Peruzzi has the list of Volks walks in which anyone can participate. Dimi will get the list from her. Dimi will also look into various places for teas or luncheons (this is not on our top five but is of some interest to many). Janice will check on tour times at Emerson and Desoto Pts.
*Social events
- Additions to current schedule: Possible St Patrick’s Day dinner outing at Anna Maria Oyster Bar (in addition to clubhouse event?); monthly movie nights. We need to determine which films are of interest: classics, new releases, concerts, foreign films, etc. We will post a sign-up sheet on the bulletin boards to determine interest in forming a book club. Enid’s note: Suggestion “boxes” in each building?
- Publication of events: Enid will prepare a newsletter of upcoming activities, items of community interest, etc. to be posted on our new website as well as in first floor laundry rooms, elevators, and bulletin boards. Christine will be point person in A building and Dave in B building for distribution. We will also have a sign up for hard copies for those people without computers.
- Name tags: all were in favor of nametags. Enid will purchase in time for next event.
Enid’s note: Look into permanent nametags (plastic shields with printed names)?
*Other Discussion
We will contact Bill Peruzzi to determine who would be able to give a demonstration of the electronics in the clubhouse: karaoke, Wii, DVD, etc.
It was suggested that we try to have a balance of day and evening activities. Marc will look into the cost of a dart board and its accoutrements . Fridays at 4 pm, Hard Hat tours are conducted in the new performing arts center on 3rd Ave. This will be publicized in the next newsletter.
*Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held Monday, February 11, at 10 am in the clubhouse.